Julia Sverdloff
Sverdloff Law Group P.C.
Attorney Julia Sverdloff is the founder and owner of Sverdloff Law Group in Chicago, Illinois. A top-rated attorney with more than 17 years of total legal experience, Ms. Sverdloff focuses her practice solely on immigration law, and she provides unmatched counsel and support to clients throughout the greater Chicagoland region and all across the globe who have immigration legal needs.
As an immigrant herself, Ms. Sverdloff fully understands the struggles and challenges so many face when trying to seek a better life in the United States. As such, she delivers exceptional advocacy throughout all legal proceedings to protect her clients' rights and entitlements at all turns, and she has achieved remarkable success helping her clients obtain their goals and the favorable outcomes they expect and deserve efficiently and cost-effectively.
Honored for her outstanding professionalism and service, Ms. Sverdloff has earned consistent top rankings and endorsements from her peers. Each year since 2013 Julia Sverdloff has been selected as an Illinois Super Lawyer “Rising Star” for immigration, placing her among the top 2 ½ percent of up-and-coming attorneys selected.
Because of her knowledge of the complex and changing area of immigration law and dedication to her clients, Ms. Sverdloff received 10 out of 10 client ratings on Avvo along with the site's Clients' Choice and Top Contributor awards
A 2003 graduate of St. John's University, Ms. Sverdloff received her master's in international relations from C.W. Post University in Brookville, New York, in 2004. She then attended The John Marshall Law School in Chicago, where she obtained her Juris Doctor in 2007. She holds her license to practice in New York and New Jersey as well as in Illinois, and she is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York, and U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey.
- Immigration Law
- Asylum, Citizenship, Deportation Defense, Family Visas, Green Cards, Immigration Appeals, Investment Visas, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Student Visas, Visitor Visas, Work Visas
- Credit Cards Accepted
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
Flat-Fee Representation Agreement
- Illinois
- Supreme Court of Illinois
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- New Jersey
- New Jersey Courts
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- New York
- New York State Office of Court Administration
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- U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
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- U.S. District Court for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York
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- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
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- U.S. Supreme Court
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- English: Spoken, Written
- Russian: Spoken, Written
- Ukrainian: Spoken, Written
- Attorney / Founder
- Sverdloff Law Group P.C.
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- Adjunct Professor
- The John Marshall Law School
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- University of Illinois - Chicago John Marshall Law School
- J.D. (2007) | Law
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- Long Island University - C.W. Post Campus
- M.A. (2004) | International Relations
- Honors: magna cum laude
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- St. John's University
- B.A. (2003) | Government & Politics
- Honors: magna cum laude
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- Client Champion - GOLD
- Martindale-Hubbell Lawyers Service
- 10.0 Superb Rating
- Avvo
- Best Immigration Lawyers in Chicago
- Expertise.com
- State Bar of Illinois # 6294598
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- American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
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- American Association of Russian Speaking Attorneys (AARSA)
- Founding Board Member
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- National Immigrant Justice Center
- Volunteer Attorney
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- Chicago Bar Association
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- Activities: Nationality/ Immigration, Criminal, Family Law
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- American Bar Association
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- Nassau County Bar Association
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- New York State Bar Association
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- Immigration News
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- Immigration News
- Trump Suspends Immigration: What you need to know
- Immigration News
- What is a VAWA Self Petition?
- Immigration News
- Immigration Panel, International Human Rights Law Association
- DV Advocacy, Apna Ghar Chicago
- Legal Options Available to Victims of Domestic Violence, The John Marshall Law Legal Advocacy Clinic
- WAVA and Victims of Domestic Violence, The John Marshall Law School Domestic Violence Clinic
- Chicago Volunteer Lawyer's Association
- Q. How to contact USCIS for adjusting status with I-485 after I-140 approval?
- A: If your I-140 was approved and sent to the National Visa Center (NVC) for consular processing but you want to adjust status in the U.S., you generally don’t need special permission. When your priority date becomes current, you can file Form I-485 directly with USCIS — include a copy of your I-140 approval.
If you want to clarify your intent, you can (1) file Form I-824 to switch from consular processing to adjustment of status, or (2) send a letter to the USCIS service center that approved your I-140 asking them to note your plan to adjust in the U.S.
You can also check your case or make an inquiry through the USCIS Contact Center at 1-800-375-5283 or online at my.uscis.gov.
- Q. Impact of domestic violence arrest on girlfriend's student visa and consequences of changing incident report.
- A: Even if you drop charges or say you don’t want to press charges, the prosecutor can still continue the case. Domestic violence cases are handled by the state, not by the victim alone.
• Trying to recant can sometimes make the situation worse for both of you — prosecutors often view changing stories as suspicious.
• If you plan to marry, she must be honest on any future visa or green card forms about this arrest. Lying on immigration paperwork can cause denial or even future removal.
Best next step:
Her criminal defense lawyer may be able to negotiate for dismissal, diversion, or a plea that does not affect immigration as severely. An immigration lawyer can work alongside to plan ... Read More
- Q. Will my new I-485 application be jeopardized after past denial and possible NTA?
- A: Congratulations on your recent marriage and upcoming addition to your family!
Your prior I-485 denial (due to lack of cooperation from your previous spouse) does not automatically jeopardize your new adjustment of status application, as long as your current marriage is genuine and you meet all eligibility requirements. USCIS will review your entire immigration history, but many people successfully adjust status after a previous denial when circumstances have changed- like a new qualifying marriage to a U.S. citizen.
As for a Notice to Appear (NTA), USCIS does have discretion to issue an NTA in some cases after a denial, especially if you accrued unlawful presence. However, since you have ... Read More
